Withrow High School - Withrow Annual Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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'Y--suv... .... . M n G Class Day of '56-Mr. Mathias walked proudly at the head of the long line of graduating seniors for the last time. His half cheerful, half serious ex- pression proved past happy years. MB. NIATIIIAS Iune 1956 ended an era of companionship and understanding between Withrow students and their esteemed principal, Mr. Mathias. Thirty-seven years ago he became a member of the faculty as a teacher of mathematics and agriculture. After twenty-seven years of loyal service he became assistant principal. Following the sudden death of Mr. Peoples, Mr. Mathias agreed to become acting principal for the rest of the year with the understanding that he would be relieved of his duties at the end of that time. But the teachers recog- nized his ideal leadership qualities and petitioned him to re- main their principal. During the ten years that Mr. Mathias held this chief position, he encouraged the establishment of two student councils. He constantly worked for the betterment of the teaching profession and was also instrumental in im- proving the retirement system. Last year, after the goodbyes were said and the farewell banquet given, Mr. Mathias marched for the last time with the graduating class on Com- mencement Day. And now he is enjoying his much deserved retirement, but he is not forgotten. With sincere gratitude for thirty-seven years of help and guidance for all pupils, We, the 1957 Annual Staff, dedicate this book to our past principal, Mr. Mathias. 14

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Vg l -tb. yar- p l I 2,35 4. , YN' 55:1 ,. ,r 7 X I' I Faculty and administration-without them where would we be? This year with a new principal at its helm, Withrow veered into many passageways and channels it may never see ii again. Thus as the ever-changing kaleido- scope, 1957 impressions can never be experi- ,' 4 enced again. They have passed into limitless ,if eternity. Besides a new principal, Withrow's in welcome rnat went out to Mr. McDevitt, our ' X J well-liked assistant principal. During the year, 'y his resounding step became a familiar echo ' f through the halls. Without Mr. Wilbur's -con- tribution to the administration, our year would - have been incomplete, for his experience and ' 'ls' ability were irreplaceable cogs in the advisory U . 1 body of Tigertown. Besides filling our brains S with the cumulative knowledge of countless L- ages, various teachers sponsorsed extra- ' curricular activities and guaranteed their suc- .X cess. Through the counselors, guidance and ' assistance has been given to boundless ,th numbers of students who never will forget the inspiring faith of their instructors. 5 ' 's T. ffff-W if 4 . f 'S 54373541 f55f,t,N1.- lJ.'Yi.7lx.-1 pf, W I ' 1 - N- 'Si -fx I I6